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 | Posted by docboone
| Sat, June 06, 2009 at 3:21 PM |
Not too many people outside of Southeast Michigan will understand this, but I'm feeling just a tad bit nostalgic right now.
Keep Hip Hop Alive, One Bar At A Time
Over and Out, DocBoon  Share on Facebook ·  Bookmark on Delicious | Posted by docboone
| Sun, May 31, 2009 at 10:45 AM |
  I just read this interesting article by Dr. Boyce Watkins. Now, I don't normally post away with things of the racial nature, but this one I couln't just leave unposted. The article is about a white woman who said that a black man had kidnapped her and her daughter, and all the while... they were just in Disney World sipping lemonade in the shade.
Here... read the article. It should make you all think for a moment.
So, WHY is it that black victims are underreacted to, and white victims are overreacted to? That is the true question my Shakespeare fans.
One of these days people in America will stop trying to push aside this issue of racism, because it very much so exists still. Just because we have a black President does not mean that racism doesn't exist. Too many people, including a large number of black folks have closed both eyes and their third eye blind to the painful existence of racism. It's still out there whether blatant or discreet.
Dr. Boyce Watkins compares this story to a good friend of his, but the truth of the matter is that nearly every black person can describe a similar story. My cousin was just killed almost two weeks ago in Flint, MI. Do you think his murderer was found yet? Of course not. So someone answer the question for me and Dr. Watkins. Why is that black victims underreacted to, and white victims overreacted to?
Keep Hip Hop Alive, One Bar At A Time
Over and Out, DocBoon | Posted by docboone
| Fri, May 29, 2009 at 7:31 PM |
 I've never been the type to get hype about playing Guitar Hero or any of the Rock Band games. As long as I have my copy of NBA 2k9, I'm straight (I'm decent at the game as well). Word around the streets though is that there's actually going to be DJ Hero that comprises the Hip Hop aspect of music. Jay-Z and Eminem plan to imprint their own Hip Hop spins on the game according to USA Today. The thought of all the revenue that will come in from this game just crossed my mind too... this just might be bananas... but I'm still not ape enough to want to play yet.
The upcoming DJ Hero video game just landed two heavy hitters as MCs: Jay-Z and Eminem.
Both rappers are bringing their music to the newest offshoot of Activision's successful $2 billion Guitar Hero franchise. The game, played with a turntable-shaped controller, is due out this fall for PlayStation 3, PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii (no price or rating yet).
A limited edition comes with the rappers' exclusive new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand and metal traveling case. Jay-Z and Eminem will serve as consultants to Activision and the game's developer, FreeStyleGames.
The complete list of tracks the rappers are providing is still being worked out. Jay-Z plans on including Izzo (H.O.V.A.) and Dirt Off Your Shoulder for sure. Also possible: tracks from his in-the-works Blueprint 3 album. "I have a ton of content, I just need the pipeline," he says. "I love the freedom of (DJ Hero). I could wake up tomorrow morning with the idea for a song and call the guys at Activision and start working on getting it out."
Eminem is more cryptic about his contributions. "I don't want to give away any surprises yet," he says in an e-mail interview. "DJ Hero will include my music, and I'll be providing additional material as downloadable content by the end of the year."
Players use the features on the game's controller — a rotating record platter, sampling buttons, an effects dial and a cross fader — to match streams of song tracks, create effects and add personal touches to score points.
"You actually get lost doing it," says Jay-Z, who has played the game. It creates "a DJ's universe," he says.
In addition to single-DJ action, two players can compete or play cooperatively. Special mixes will let players use the Guitar Hero controller. The game spans hip-hop, electronica, R&B, soul and pop/rock with songs by 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Blondie, N.E.R.D., Gorillaz and David Bowie. Superstar DJs such as DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and DJ AM will contribute, too.
"You are going to get over 100 songs from 80 artists and 80 brand-new mixes that have never been heard before, including one with Eminem and Jay-Z (together)," says Guitar Hero president and CEO Dan Rosensweig.
MIke Snider - USA Today
Keep Hip Hop Alive, One Bar At A Time
Over and Out, DocBoon | Posted by docboone
| Sat, May 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM |
 Method Man & Redman... Long lost brothers of Cheech and Chong, or better yet Cheech and Chong in blackface. Blackout! 2 is the sequel to the masterpiece, Blackout!, and this album is everything that Meth and Red fans have been waiting all of 10 years for. I wouldn't go as far as to say that the wait was worth it, because 10 years is just too long to wait for anything.
This album goes in from beginning to end, and although I'm a Meth and Red junky myself – I have no problems seeing the truth. If this album was coaster or paper weight material I'd be sure to let you all know, but this is one of those albums that you have two copies of – a burnt copy plus the original copy.
BO2 sets the mood by welcoming you to the Redman and Method Man show. The intro goes right in with Red and Meth setting the standard for the rest of the album, and the bar is pretty high. Honestly, the bar drops just a tad after the that. I'm Dope Ni**a doesn't go as hard as you'd expect after getting hyped up from the intro. Then right after that A Yo tips the scale with hardcore hip hop that we're used to from the duo. The lyrics aren't anything jaw dropping, but the production along with the rugged delivery and Nate Dogg esque hook... definitely a banger.
The next three tracks are typical good tracks with decent lyrics, but maybe overlooked because the track that follows featuring Bun B is sick, City Lights. It has a heavy baseline thumping, and almost reminds you of a southern track featuring Red and Meth. The album continues to flow through like indigestion with Father's Day and Ms. International... two nasty tracks that merit repeat status. Diz Iz 4 All My Smokers is probably what you would call the Weed Smokers Anthem of 2009 so far. Laid back beat with braggadocios bars of how "ain't nobody smoking" more than them. The song then fades into lockdown time in a prison, which leads you into Four Minutes to Lock Down Feat. Raekwon and Ghostface. I still can't decide which is my favorite... this track or A Yo. They both go in harder than sex with virgins. The album fades out with the final three tracks playing as cool down tracks. Overall... solid album. If you don't have it already, then you need to get off your keester and make the purchase.
I'm giving this album a solid A-
Chances of you hitting rewind... 9 out of 10.
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